Maine Field Coordinator

Jan 22, 2018, 09:03 AM

Location :Farmington, ME

Department :Conservation

Supervisor :Claire Polfus Maine Conservation Resources Manager

Type :Seasonal

Position Summary:

The Maine Field Coordinator is a 20-week position and serves as the support staff for field-based trail and conservation stewardship efforts in Maine. The Maine Field Coordinator works within the framework of the federally-legislated Cooperative Management System to strengthen and enhance the mission of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and support the volunteer stewardship heritage of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (ANST), a unit of the National Park Service (NPS).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Project Support

Serves as a field representative in the state, coordinates closely with the local A.T. volunteer management club, the Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC), to ensure ATC and NPS standards are achieved, and provides logistical support and technical expertise as necessary. The position:

Supports MATC volunteers in planning trail work projects including but not limited to trail construction, repair and rehabilitation, and relocations

Reviews federally-funded work projects performed by local partners to provide guidance and ensure maintenance standards are achieved

Coordinates and executes fieldwork for a comprehensive campsite inventory project

Assists ATC field staff with hazard tree removal

Supports a formal Optimal Location Review (OLR) process by working with volunteers and staff to assess locations with poor trail alignment that would be suitable for trail relocations

Assist Maine Program Manager and Trail club volunteers in multi-year Capital Planning and prioritization

Other duties as assigned

Program Support

Supports core ATC and NPS programs. These include, but are not limited to:

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a field and office setting with staff and volunteers

Familiarity with the Appalachian Trail, hikers, conservation volunteerism and related fields is desirable

Strong familiarity with the principles of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics – Leave No Trace Trainer or Master Educator desired

Strong backcountry travel skills

Current Wilderness First Aid certification

Extensive experience using and maintaining hand tools and power equipment

Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

A current and valid driver’s license with no restrictions

Physical Demands:

Ability to hike long distances over rugged terrain and work in all weather conditions at remote locations

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Ability to communicate effectively on the phone, by email, and in person with staff, volunteers, and the general public

Travel, evening, and weekend work required

Work Environment:

Rigorous outdoor work environment along the Appalachian Trail in Maine with exposure to ticks and pests, as well as extreme and varied weather conditions

Independent, field-based work environment with some administrative duties

Office environment with a moderate level of noise due to activity on the phone, computer, and printer

The position is based at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s office space in downtown Farmington, Maine.

To Apply:

Incumbent must be available June through mid-October.

Shared staff housing will be available with nominal rent and deposit.

TO APPLY

To apply please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. All resumes should be titled as “Last Name_First Name.” Please include “Maine Field Coordinator” and your name in the email subject line. If you have questions about the position, please send an email [email protected].
Please apply by February 25, 2018.

ATC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

ATC encourages collaboration, flexibility, and fairness with all employees and volunteers
to enable participation and contributions to their fullest potential. We are committed to
being a diverse and inclusive organization, and recognize that diversity contributes to an
effective and successful organizational culture and mission. The ATC prohibits discrimination
in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity
and/or expression), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military
service, political affiliation, union membership, or any other status protected by the laws and
regulations in the locations where we operate.

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